Psychology at Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,373/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
2.1x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $418K | $425K | $414K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.0x | 2.1x | 2.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 28 | 27 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$204,232
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
10.3 months of Year 1 earnings
About Southwestern University
Southwestern University accepts 39% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with a smaller student body of 1,454 in Georgetown, TX. The average net cost of $109,872 over four years represents a 46% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Southwestern University →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Psychologists, all other
$117,580/yr
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$109,840/yr
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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Southwestern University's Psychology program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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